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Air raid siren? Relic of the past? Here’s the truth about that strange tower in downtown Columbia
It’s hard to miss and has probably caught your attention over the years when driving through downtown, but what really is the deal with that strange tower of cones on Taylor Street? You might be surprised to learn that it still has a use today.
Other agencies take over S.C. duties as DHEC shuts down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The interim director of the new South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, Myra Reece, spoke Monday to officially launch the agency and explain its roles and responsibilities to the public. Watch a stream above. The news conference took place at 10 a.m. outside the new DES...
Weekend Independence Day celebrations kick off a week of festivities
Friday night kicked off a week of July Fourth celebrations around the Midlands. The Town of Lexington hosted an Independence Day Celebration featuring the 246th Army Band. The event was held at the Icehouse Amphitheater, and the concert was followed by a spectacular fireworks show. "We are excited each year...
Residents near Pelion advised of smoky conditions as crews tackle brush fire
PELION, S.C. — Residents near Pelion can expect smoky conditions as Lexington County Fire Services crews respond to a brush fire that initially threatened homes near a portion of Edmund Highway. A spokesperson for Lexington County said fire crews, members of Lexington County Emergency Medical Services and the Lexington...
"We're very cautious": Lexington Town Council addresses growth concerns
LEXINGTON, S.C. — It was standing room only at the the Town of Lexington monthly council meeting Monday evening. Several items were on the agenda, but one in particular may have caught the eye of residents, a resolution authorizing refunding the general obligation bond. But before you get too...
Columbia art museum’s big (free!) summer is building a downtown hot spot. How to enjoy it
This is one of the most active spots for events downtown this summer (and did we mention most of it’s free?). Here’s what’s being offered to draw people to Main Street all summer long.
Fort Jackson to host annual Independence Day Celebration; new addition this year
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is a network of support and recreation services for the Unites States Armed Forces, with a goal to see that military families get to experience the same quality of life as those that they protect. These services include things like pools, golf courses, restaurants and...
Registration open for Inaugural 803 Day activities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Registration is now open for the inaugural 803 Day celebration which will include a host of activities in the Midlands area. The day will be filled with all kinds of event on Saturday, August 3, including a 5k Run/Walk, group photo, festival and more. There will...
Owens Field Park getting much needed improvements
The City of Columbia announced some exciting developments at Owens Field Park. Renovations have already begun on ten acres of soccer fields. The renovations include amending the soil and grading. Officials say this will allow for proper surface drainage, heavy field use, and overall safer playing conditions. Owens Field Park...
CASA Family Systems secures grant from USDA
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Renovations continue to be underway to the CASA Family Systems shelter in Orangeburg County, thanks to a USDA grant. CASA provides shelter services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and a children's center for children who have faced, neglect, sexual abuse and physical abuse.
Richland Two grants teacher pay increase in 2024-2025 general budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Richland School District Two teachers will soon see more money in their paychecks. On Tuesday, the district’s board of trustees approved its budget for the upcoming school year. The state legislature funded increases for all first-year teachers in South Carolina to 47 thousand dollars a...
Fireflies and South Carolina Philharmonic team up for fourth annual fireworks event
The Columbia Fireflies and the South Carolina Philharmonic are excited to announce that Fireworks with the Phil is returning to Segra Park for the fourth annual event, following a sell-out crowd of over 6,000 in 2023. Prisma Health is the presenting grand sponsor of the 2024 concert. The Fireflies and...
SC State Museum debuting new Summer shows
COLUMBIA, S. C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Museum is debuting two new Summer shows. According to officials, Solar Superstorms which is a narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the Sun’s inner workings. And Turtle Odyssey 4D, is a...
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center receives grant from Lakeview School Museum
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) is the recipient of a grant for the Lakeview School Museum from the Association of African American Museums in partnership with the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network Grant Program. BLEC is one of only two South Carolina organizations selected for a grant....
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